In Search of Dr. Riptide

In Search of Dr. Riptide is a side-scrolling action game developed by MindStorm Software and published by Pack Media Company, Inc. for MS-DOS in 1994. The game features 256-color VGA graphics and sound card support. Riptide was the only shareware game released by Pack Media Company. Like many other DOS games at the time, the shareware version was available on bulletin board systems, "shovelware" compilation CDs, and 3.5" HD diskettes from shareware distributors such as RamGang, Wiz Technology, and Manaccom. Riptide was later distributed by Beaucomm Interactive, Inc. starting from 1997. The game is no longer sold and has become abandonware.

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Back of game box (RamGang release): "You have been sent on a seek and destroy mission. Armed to the teeth, you'll search deep within undersea catacombs for evil, OUTCAST scientist Dr. Riptide. Explore stunning underwater terrain while taking out as many of Riptide's goons as possible."

You have been called into action to seek and destroy the undersealaboratory of Dr. Tiberius Riptide, a mad scientific outcast. Youhave been ordered to use any means necessary to put Dr. Riptide andhis secret lab out of commission...for good.A JASON submersible will be issued to aid your search. The JASON'ssmall, manageable size will make it an invaluable asset.

Mission Background:

Riptide was banished from the scientific community after heannounced plans to construct devices of heinous massdestruction to the population of the world's oceans.Intelligence has reported that Riptide has finally developed hisTuna-Matic, a device that turns living matter into a marketabledelicacy. Riptide is fast becoming a rich villain by selling his"Tuna" on the black market as a trendy food for the filthy rich andpowerful. Riptide has hidden himself deep within underwatercatacombs off the coast of Australia and has surrounded himselfwith deadly protection. You will come face to face with many ofDr. Riptide's creations and traps, so be prepared. If you reachhis lab, Riptide will be waiting for you, and he will have no regretsshipping you out in a tuna can!